Available Jobs at Ackermans

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• The capacity to maintain high store standards
• A proven ability to influence and lead a team
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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Key Responsibilities:

• Inbound Freight clearing: Timeous completion of clearing instructions, liaising with Finance, capturing and checking import orders.
• Costing: Ensuring receipt of all service provider invoices, checking details of service providers, completing and processing costings.
• Packing: Furnishing our distribution centres with correct packing information.
• Shipment control: Obtaining clearing documentation from Suppliers in line with compliance and rectifying where needed.
• Custom stops: Work with relevant stakeholders on query orders, requesting daily updates, capturing relevant invoices and maintenance of shipment files.

What We’re Looking For:

SKILLS 

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to ensure clear and effective collaboration.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and other departments.
• Independent & Teamwork Skills: Capable of working independently but also contributing effectively to a team environment.
• Sense of urgency: Able to meet tight deadlines and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Numerical Ability: Above-average proficiency with numbers for managing quantities, stock levels, and invoices.
• Work Under Pressure: Proven ability to perform well in fast-paced environments.
• High Volume Handling: Ability to process and manage large volumes of work without compromising accuracy.
• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for accuracy in tasks, especially in verifying incoming shipments and managing inventory records.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with standard software, with intermediate Excel skills (data entry, sorting, basic formulas, etc.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years in a shipping department preferably in a retail company.
• Knowledge of customs, tariffs, air and sea freight. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric (with Accounting and Mathematics)

Preferred:

• School of Shipping certificate/diploma
• Customs certification
• Financial Diploma

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
• Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
• Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

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• The purpose of this P27 role is to deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points. 
• If you are self-motivated, passionate about performance and have the high energy level required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment, consider this to be an opportunity to invest and grow your career.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer service skills 
• Communication skills – fluent in English (any other language would be beneficial 
• Tenacious 
• High energy levels 
• Highly motivated and target driven Experience
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to give customer a great shopping experience - Assist shoppers to find the goods and products that they are looking for - Attend to customer queries / complaints 
• Cashier duties - Process cash and card payments - Process Lay Bys - Process customer refunds - Reporting discrepancies and problems to the supervisor - Till balancing 
• Merchandising - Ensure that stock is correctly priced and displayed - Ensure product availability of the sales floor - Housekeeping - Keeping up to date with promotions 
• Risk - Ensure that products are tagged in line with the company policy - Participating in stock takes - Be on the lookout for shoplifters and fraudulent activities and report any suspicious behaviour to Management 
• Consistently live the Ackermans values & policies and procedures in all aspects of your work.

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Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
• Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
• High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
• Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
• Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.